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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.56, 13,190.34 and 2,637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.56, 13,190.34 and 2,637.56 is: 3,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.56 : 13,190.34 = 2,637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.56/13,190.34 = 2,637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.56x = 13,190.34 × 2,637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.56x = 34,790,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,790,356.04/8,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.34

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